Sawston Village College Catchment Area
Sawston Village College is a academy converter secondary school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1194 pupils, and a capacity of 1140 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
1,194
Pupils
1,140
Capacity
105%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
Sawston Village College Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Sawston Village College sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Cambridgeshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Cambridgeshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Cambridgeshire catchment area documents →Sawston Village College — School Information
- Full address
- New Road, Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3BP
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 15.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136775
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If Sawston Village College is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Cambridge are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Sawston Village College
Is Sawston Village College oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Sawston Village College currently has 1194 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1140 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Sawston Village College? ▾
Admission to Sawston Village College is managed by Cambridgeshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Sawston Village College cover? ▾
Sawston Village College is a secondary school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Sawston Village College? ▾
Sawston Village College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.